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If your kids are mad about nature, they’ll love our pick of the best gifts and stocking fillers for a really wild Christmas. Browse our favourite games, toys and activities and kick start your festive shopping here… ? Kids Explorer Kit Perfect for exploring nature, spying on wild animals and bird watching. Includes safari vest/hat, binoculars, … Read more
As the nation comes together each week for the Clap For Our Carers campaign, locals near Wildwood Trust in Kent have been treated to a chorus of wolves as they join in and howl along. Surprised residents noticed the wolves begin to howl on a Thursday evening at 8pm, just as people started clapping to … Read more
On the Trail of Wolves by Philippa Forrester Author and TV presenter Philippa Forrester became fascinated with wolves after relocating to the wilds of Wyoming with her nature-loving family. While settling into her new home, the call of the wolves surrounding her cabin ignited a lifelong interest in these beautiful and elusive wild creatures, and … Read more
Seven tiny European wolf pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire, to the delight of the park’s keepers. This is the second litter to be born at the Safari Park in the last year and boosts the pack size to 14. The pups weighed less than half a kilogramme when born, but at a month … Read more
Longleat has unveiled a host of all-new animal displays for 2019, including a spacious purpose-built semi-aquatic enclosure for a pair of two-metre long critically endangered Cuban crocodiles. Renowned for their ability to jump high out of water, the crocodiles will share their new 80,000 litre home with shoals of freshwater fish and dozens of exotic butterflies. … Read more
A new 30-minute documentary following an experimental ‘human wolf pack’ in the Scottish Highlands has been released by award-winning independent filmmaker Lisa Marley. The film – which is now available to watch online – examines Project Wolf, a study run by charity Trees for Life. Volunteers spent weeks in the Caledonian Forest, mimicking the behaviours … Read more
Biosphere Expeditions offer citizen science wildlife conservation holidays to ordinary people wishing to make a positive difference, working hands-on as environmental volunteers. The non-profit organisation recently added a new expedition to their list of international adventures with a trip to mystical Transylvania, without the vampires. Launching in September 2019 the 8 day expedition will take you … Read more
Wolf fans are in for a treat this weekend as four cubs will be released into a large woodland enclosure at Wildwood in Kent. Visitors to the wildlife centre on Saturday will be entered into a lottery with one lucky winner being chosen to release the wolf cubs at 11am. After spending twelve weeks with … Read more
Visitors to Wildwood in Kent were greeted by four adorable wolf cubs on Friday as they ventured outside for the first time. Female wolf Nuna and male Odin were released together into their newly extended woodland enclosure at Easter and the creation of a new wolf pack followed. This is the first litter for mum … Read more
The Dog; A Natural History is a beautifully presented hardcover book designed to answer any questions you may have about your canine friend. An engaging and informative read, this detailed study looks at the behaviour of dogs, especially their bond with humans, and explores how through the centuries we have cultivated a close relationship, both … Read more
Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire is offering wolf fans an unforgettable experience when they visit on the weekend of 21st & 22nd October. Wolf Weekend will celebrate and help raise awareness for wolves with various activities over the two days. Visitors will even have the unique opportunity to get close to the park’s wolves and … Read more
Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire, has celebrated the arrival of its first ever litter of five Eurasian wolf cubs. Born to first-time parents Ash and Ember, mammal keepers were surprised by how quickly the cubs arrived, especially as the wolves had only been introduced in October 2016. Wolves can take a long time to bond, and … Read more
Paignton Zoo’s South American maned wolves are rearing a litter of three pups, the first for the zoo in seven years. Born towards the end of February, the pups were not seen by keepers for nearly four week due to their elusive nature. They have become much easier to spot now though since becoming bigger … Read more
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